Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental travel, while the Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter aimed at short‑range utility and training missions, and the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and executive/VIP roles. In range, the Global 7500 leads at about 7,700 nautical miles, with the G700 close behind at roughly 7,500 nautical miles; both can fly nonstop on many transoceanic routes. The AW189’s range is far shorter, typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and tanks, and the Enstrom 480B is shorter still, generally a few hundred nautical miles at most. Passenger capacity follows a similar split: the Global 7500 and G700 typically seat around 13–19 passengers in high‑end cabin layouts, the AW189 can carry up to about 16–19 occupants depending on configuration, and the Enstrom 480B is much smaller, usually accommodating a pilot plus up to four passengers.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |